NHTSA Complaint #11477029 — 2012 KIA OPTIMA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11477029
Vehicle	2012 KIA OPTIMA
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 1, 2022
Date Filed	August 1, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

There is a leak around the fuel tank with a significant fuel smell coming inside the cabin. amount

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